When I was younger, I used to lie all the time, mostly because I was afraid of what would happen if my parents or brother or friends would think of the truth. But as it went on it got worse I became to love lying it made me feel better. I remember one time I was home alone when all my parents and family went out to go see a movie. I felt stupid because I was home not having fun and they were. So when they came home I made up a lie to make myself feel better. Told them someone tried to brake in, for some reason it made me feel better. After that lying just became a ritual for me, couldn't stop sometimes I lied so much I almost believe the lies. But 1 year ago I got out of it, it got to me, my conscience, if you may. It ate at me, drove me crazy, I didn't like lying anymore. So after that I just got over it, practiced not lying allot. Forced myself to not lie when I no I really wanted to.

Now I don't know if this is some-what like what your going through but if it's any ease, you can stop, you can get over it. I guess I went the hard way by forcing myself not to lie. Maybe theres other ways you can get over it, (medication if there is such a thing for this). Just one thing I can remember that help me is to get in a routine of not lying, force yourself, get you mind off of it. Other then that it's up to you..

I don't have your problem, but I do know some people who do. And I just want you do know that your friends and family and maybe even acquaintences do know you are lying. So, if you do it because it makes you feel better or more important or more interesting, just know that people do look down on you for it and would like you more if you just told the truth.
I did see a lady on a talk show one day (although I didn't really watch it) who did it so badly it made her lose her family and friends because no one could trust her. It is a serious matter and I hope you can overcome it. Good luck.

If that thought seems to run over and over in your mind that you need to lie or that you want to stop and u can't, maybe you should try exercising or relaxation exercises to help you just gain a little more confidence and to work to take away your stress.

Well I live with a roommate that is compulsive lier. He lies so much that you cannot believe one word that comes from his mouth. Everyone knows he is a lier also and laughes behind his back. He also has bi-polar and I think this could also have something to do with the lieing. It drives me absolutely nuts listening to his bullcrap stories that waste my time but I really dont know if there is anything to help this condition. If anyone has this problem and is on medication for it please let me know.

Thank you